Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 557 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,674 (39.8%) |
| Some College | 4,394 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 6,160 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,664 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,920 (22.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,985 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $242,600 ▼ 13% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,282/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 24,262 |
| Vacant Units | 1,160 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
New Castle is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 60,593 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.
Economically, New Castle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,985 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.
The real estate market in New Castle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,282 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of New Castle is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 41.8%.
New Castle, DE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Delaware. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19720 | 60,593 | $75,985 | $242,600 | $1,282 | 3.5% | 32.0% | 67.2% |